So Easy to Fall in Love With!

If you don’t already have a love affair with the outdoors, Yosemite will be the place to start one.  You can feel the magic of Yosemite all around when you enter the park.  From the grandeur of the mountains to the pounding of the waterfalls to the peace in the meadows, you can feel the history and wilderness calling your name.  It doesn’t matter the season because they are all beautiful, though I do recommend spring or winter for fewer crowds.

There are many names associated with Yosemite National Park, but two come to mind most frequently.  First, John Muir, who lobbied for the creation of Yosemite.  He inspired others to protect natural areas for the beauty and ecological importance of an area.  With his help and persuasion, Yosemite became a National Park in 1890. As president of the Sierra Club, his travel and writing was a huge influence in the wilderness community.  Second, Ansel Adams whose stunning photographic work within the park is known worldwide.  He saw Yosemite as art and not just nature and was able to capture these images with an uncanny ability.

Let us start your love affair!!

The iconic Half Dome is a recognized rock formation that many take on the challenge to climb.

Yosemite Chapel is the oldest structure in the Yosemite Valley and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Mist Trail Hike to Vernal Falls

A strenuous, but beautiful 2.4 mile hike.  Getting to the top is so worth it!

The over 600 stairs on the steep granite stairway!

Vernal Falls rainbow

Looking down over the 317 foot tall waterfall.

Mirror Lake Loop trail is a moderate 2 mile hike in the Yosemite Valley

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul    -John Muir

The beautiful Sierra Nevada Red Fox

Yosemite Valley trails amazing pines.

In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration. -Ansel Adams

Amazing explorations with my son and travel buddy!

To start your exploration of Yosemite, go to http://www.nps/gov/yose

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